BLOOMINGDALE PIZZA VALRICO
4334 BELL SHOALS RD, Valrico FL 33594 · 813-684-7466
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
JAN 25
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019049607 | Aug 2, 2019 | Oct 24, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested,at 0ppm. Operator primed machine, tested at 50ppm
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza sauce on pizza cooler cutting board held at 60F. Discussed using time as a public health control with operator, or replacing pizza sauce in cooler when not in use.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in hand sink by dish. Operator removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop grated Romano cheese. Operator removed cup.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on pizza station cutting board. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Watch on pizza station cutting board. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching food in bulk salt. Operator placed correctly
Nov 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room door not self closing.
Sep 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of black olives dented at seam. Operator discarded.
Nonfood-grade bucket used in direct contact with food. Pizza/pasta sauce stored in 5 gallon Harbor Freight buckets in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on soda fountain at bar has mold-like buildup.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in storage area blocked by carts. Operator moved carts.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at bar. Manager placed label.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room door not self closing.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on chest freezer top. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of soda syrup stored on floor at soda syrup rack.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air curtain fan guard covered in dust. Lids on bulk sugar and salt containers has food debris buildup. Hood filters have grease buildup. Gaskets soiled on salad cooler doors. Gaskets soiled on glass front doors of worktop cooler. Sliding top cooler at bar has buildup of food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers on salad prep cooler not inverted. Operator inverted.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing on drain board of 3 compartment sink. Operator placed chicken in container under running water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in dish and storage areas.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator discarded and re-made, tested at 100ppm
Apr 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Manager set up three compartment sink
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza make line Pizza sauce 60f cold holding. Discussed putting sauce in make line, Time As A Public Health Control, or using ice bath. Manager put container in make line
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. By dish machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in walk in cooler not dated
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Staff fixed dishwasher retested 100ppm of chlorine.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked sausage,lasagna inside walk in cooler held longer then 24 hours has no date markings. Chef added proper dates markings.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on food preparation table by flat top grill. Employee removed and properly stored drink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution tested 0ppm of chlorine. Staff refilled bucket retested at 100pom of chlorine.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored in floor by flat top grill. Chef removed sanitizer bucket from floor and properly stored it.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sausage,hamburger
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on table
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.